Unlock the Secret to Installing Cydia Apps on Your iPhone Without Wifi - No Jailbreak Required!
Do you want to install Cydia apps on your iPhone but do not have access to a Wi-Fi network? Well, fortunately, you can still do it without jailbreaking your device. Yes, you read it right!
To get started, you need to have a computer with a stable internet connection and the Cydia Impactor tool. The tool is available for free and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
Here is a step-by-step guide on How to install Cydia Apps on Your iPhone Without Wifi:
Step 1: Download Cydia Impactor
Download Cydia Impactor from the official website (https://cydiaimpactor.com/) and install it on your computer.
Step 2: Download the .ipa file
Download the .ipa file of the app you want to install on your iPhone from a trusted source.
Step 3: Connect your iPhone to the computer
Connect your iPhone to the computer using the Lightning cable. Make sure to trust the computer on your iPhone when prompted by clicking “Trust” on the device.
Step 4: Install the app using Cydia Impactor
Launch Cydia Impactor on your computer and drag the .ipa file to the dashboard. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your Apple ID credentials when prompted.
Step 5: Trust the app on your iPhone
Once the app installation completes, go to Settings > General > Device Management on your iPhone. Find the installed app and tap on it to trust it.
Step 6: Launch the app
Launch the app from the home screen of your iPhone and enjoy!
Conclusion
With this method, you can quickly and easily install Cydia apps on your iPhone even without Wi-Fi. By following these steps, you can bypass the limitations that Apple imposes on its devices and explore a whole new world of apps and features.
However, make sure to download apps from trusted sources to avoid any security risks. Happy app surfing!
When I got my iPhone, I had to go to one of cafes in our place just to use their WiFi connection. I spent hours and hours of looking, downloading and installing Cydia apps. That’s really one of the biggest problems when you don’t have Internet connection at home. And one of the questions I’ve been asking my friends who also have iPhones is how to install Cydia apps even without WiFi connection.
Months later I learned that there is a way to install your favorite Cydia Apps in the absence of WiFi. I discovered that there is this little application called “Cyder” which serves as file manager for your iPhone and uses USB to transfer files to/from your iPhone. Cyder is for Windows only and it is free. Alright, here’s how to install those apps using this application
Install Cydia Apps Using Cyder
Just before anything else, you have to take note that this program will work only for jailbroken iPhones. If you are one of the people who do not want to take the risk to jailbreak their iPhones, then this is NOT for you. And for the braver ones, read on…
The very thing to do is to get what you really need. Download Cyder HERE. Once you’re done, simply unzip it.
Before doing anything, connect your iPhone via USB. After which, you are set to do the following steps.
Launch Cyder either by double-clicking it or right-click and click on “Open.” When Cyder runs, you will be welcomed by this screen.
As you can see, there are available repositories in the window. These are just few of the many repositories where you can download Cydia apps. Just in case you know some more, feel free to add them up. If you cannot see them, simply add these ones:
When you are done adding the sources to download apps from, hit the “Refresh” button to simply load Cydia’s list of apps. It will take some time to load the list of applications. A little patience will really do you good this time.
Now click on the “Packages” icon to the left.
In here, you can select the apps you want to download for your iPhone. You need to check the box of the corresponding apps you wanted to download. Highlighting an item will give show the description to the right.
If you think you are ready to download what you’ve checked, just click on the “Download” icon. Downloading may also take time depending on how fast your connection is.
Once done, click on the “Synchronization” icon to the right. You will be brought to this window.
Highlight the app you want to install then click on the Green Arrow beside AutoInstall Folder; doing so will add up the app you selected to that folder for auto installation.
If you are done putting all the apps you want to copy to your iPhone, it’s time to click on the Green Arrow, as shown in the screenshot below.
You should wait until all the apps have been copied to your iPhone, then quit Cyder. After which, reboot your iPhone. You should be able to find the Cydia apps you just installed after that.
Now, what do you think? Does Cyder work for you as it did for me?
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Harold is a techno geek who writes Technology News. While technology is his passion, he also writes about travel tips, iPhone how-to’s and other fresh news on the web. He is even very active in a News Community which seeks to bring the latest news for online readers around the world.
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